Joe Figone was an experienced fisherman. He had a boat and motor, a net…and a nose for trophies. Landing fish wasn’t his motivation, though. He was trying to snare baseballs and now his biggest catch is about to reach the open market for the first time. Twenty years after it sailed over the right field wall, splashed into the water outside one of baseball’s newest … [Read more...] about Plucked from Bay by Boater, Barry Bonds’ 500th Home Run Ball Coming to SCP Auctions
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Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
The 2021 Baseball Hall of Fame class will have no one in it. None of the candidates were named on enough ballots to garner the required 75 percent and so there will be no class of 2021. The inevitable bump in rookie card prices of potential new members heated up with pre-announcement talk that Scott Rolen might be elected, but the former Phillie and Cardinal third baseman … [Read more...] about Notes: HOF Election; Topps News; CSG Update, More
Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Bidding for the final home run ball hit by Barry Bonds to establish the current home run record of 762 has reached $208,000 heading into the final day of bidding at SCP Auctions. In August 2007, the controversial Bonds had passed Hank Aaron on the all-time list, thus setting a new career record with each home run. He hit his 762nd on September 5 against the … [Read more...] about Bidding for Barry Bonds’ Last Home Run Ball Passes $200,000
Unwrapping Barry Bonds Rookie Card Populations as Action Picks Up
Like the man himself they've been a pariah. Born in an era of cardboard excess, most Barry Bonds rookie cards have never been worth much. Every card show and hobby shop always had at least a few, maybe a dozen, maybe hundreds, stuck in a box. Your run of the mill Bonds rookie card still isn't worth much; gaudy statistics don't matter when you're talking … [Read more...] about Unwrapping Barry Bonds Rookie Card Populations as Action Picks Up
1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
A Jackie Robinson jersey, rated A8 by MEARS and dated to his 1951 season sold for $576,000 through Goldin Auctions early Sunday as the company wrapped up its Spring Premium Auction. Eighteen bids were entered for the size 44 white flannel button-down flannel associated with one of the Hall of Famer's finest offensive seasons when he batted .338 with 19 homers and … [Read more...] about 1951 Jackie Robinson Jersey Sells for $576,000 to Pace Goldin Auction
Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
The winning bidder for Barry Bonds’ last home run ball will now have the option to add something to it: Bonds’ autograph. Bonds has agreed to sign and inscribe the ball that’s being offered as lot #61 in the current Goldin Auctions’ catalog. The high bid as of Monday afternoon was $160,000 with the auction scheduled to run through Saturday. In August 2007, … [Read more...] about Goldin Auctions: Bonds Will Sign 762nd Home Run Ball
Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
A Jackie Robinson jersey, Lou Gehrig's 1925 contract, historic home run baseballs from Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire and Alex Rodriguez headline the Goldin Auctions 2019 Spring Auction, which launches Monday and runs through May 11. Included in the 1,200-lot auction are a dozen lots celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Jackie Robinson with a … [Read more...] about Robinson Jersey, Gehrig and Ali Contracts, Bonds’ Last HR Ball in Goldin Auctions Sale
Notes: Florida Man’s Insane Bonds Stash; Rams-Chiefs Caps to Aid Fire Victims
If you find yourself in an odd competition to acquire a few 1986 Topps Traded Barry Bonds cards, you might be doing battle with Greg Mermelli. The 53-year-old resident of Miami Beach, FL owns 5,000 of them. Mirmelli has submitted 7,000 Bonds rookies to Beckett Grading Services (1,000 are there right now). He owns 302 of the 1,957 graded 9.5 and over … [Read more...] about Notes: Florida Man’s Insane Bonds Stash; Rams-Chiefs Caps to Aid Fire Victims
1939 Gehrig All-Star Pin Tops Goldin Sale
The 1939 All-Star Game pin presented to an ailing Lou Gehrig sold for $171,500 to top bidding in Goldin Auctions’ latest catalog sale. The pin was the only one not donated by Gehrig’s wife Eleanor to the Hall of Fame, as it was given to one of the nurses who took care of him in his final days. It remained in her family until it was originally sold by her nephew in … [Read more...] about 1939 Gehrig All-Star Pin Tops Goldin Sale
Hornung Heisman, Gehrig All-Star Pin, Bonds 716 Memorabilia at Goldin Auctions
Goldin Auctions has opened bidding on its Spring Premium Live Auction with 70 high value lots on the block including Paul Hornung’s 1956 Heisman Trophy, a 1939 All-Star Game pin given to Lou Gehrig and the complete ensemble used by Barry Bonds to hit his 716th career home run in 2006. Bidding is underway online now but the auction will close with a live segment on May … [Read more...] about Hornung Heisman, Gehrig All-Star Pin, Bonds 716 Memorabilia at Goldin Auctions